Paraeducators play important roles in improving student achievement. To this end, the No Child Left Behind Act and Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act state that paraeducators are to be appropriately trained and supervised. The Connecticut State Department of Education has developed this website to provide resources for paraeducators, teachers, and administrators to understand the appropriate training, supervision, and evaluation of paraeducators.

How to Become a Paraeducator

Definition of a Paraeducator

About the Parapro Assessment

Connecticut Guidelines for Training and Support of Paraprofessionals [PDF]